Early Childhood Education

"The program is unique. Your teachers are working early childhood educators who are involved as mentors during your classes and onward into your career." -Caitlyn Shaffer

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program at CMC can help you qualify for a career in the classroom or in administration

This program enables students to meet the educational qualification for group leader and director as defined by the Department of Human Services of the State of Colorado. This program provides training for those who want to become involved in the care of young children from birth to age eight. Courses in theory and lab experience are combined to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development, with a strong emphasis on field experiences. Early intervention, high risk, gifted and developmentally delayed issues are included.

Employment may be found in child care centers, preschools, kindergartens, nursery schools, after-school programs, recreational centers, playground, and other programs serving children from birth to age eight.

Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education.

NAEYC is nationally recognized as the premier leader and advocate in Early Childhood Education in the United States. Full accreditation ensures that our students have chosen a program of high quality to meet their professional development/education goals.

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